Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduate

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Bridgeton, MO seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – New Graduate for full-time day or night shifts. The role offers a starting compensation of $38.50 per hour with additional night and weekend differentials, plus substantial sign-on bonuses.

Applicants may begin before licensure with license expected by start date. Join a hospital focused on comprehensive rehabilitation for brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and other complex conditions.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Valid state RN license required.
• BLS required at hire.
• Flexibility of scheduling to complete program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational and functional needs of patients and families.
• Interpret assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan including problem identification, nursing diagnosis, orders, approaches, interventions, short-/long-term goals and discharge planning.
• Participate as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely.

Skills

BLS

Education

Graduate RN program

Job description

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – New Graduate

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Schedule: Full‑Time Day or Night – 6:45‑7:15, every 3rd weekend in rotation

Compensation: Starting at $38.50 plus competitive shift differentials: nights ($5.50) and weekends ($3)

Sign‑On Bonus: $20k for nights until 7/31/26, $15k for days

No commitment/Repayment Agreement.

Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

We Support Your Career Growth and Personal Well‑Being

• Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for advancement – demonstrate your skills and dedication for potential full‑time opportunities.
• Benefits that support financial, work/life, and emotional well‑being for you and your family. Part‑time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401(k) based on reaching 1,000 hours within the first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. Employee assistance program available to part‑time employees.
• Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care.

Applicants may apply before being licensed but must obtain a license by the start date.

In collaboration with the physician and your preceptor, you will implement the assessment plan, evaluate and follow up on the plan of care for the patient population:

• Initiate an ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational and functional needs of patients and families.
• Interpret assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan including problem identification, nursing diagnosis, orders, approaches, interventions, short‑/long‑term goals and discharge planning.
• Participate as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of rehabilitation goals.
• Ensure that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate and timely.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Valid state RN license required.
• BLS required at hire.
• Flexibility of scheduling to complete program requirements.

Post‑offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and must be completed before the employee’s first day of work.